Trainers

The Nike Air Max Zero was a pre-concept design for the legendary Nike Air Max 1. Tinker s original sketches for this before its time model date back over 30 years, but only recently have they produced an actual sneaker. Currently available in a very recognizable Air Max BW-inspired Persian Violet colorway, they are constructed with a breathable textile upper, feature a…

Nike Sportswear has a few more predominate White based sneakers for the end of Summer and to start off Fall. The latest is the . Looking closer at this Premium edition of the Nike Air Pegasus 83, they feature a Summit White, Black and Vachetta Tan color combination. In addition, they are constructed with leather and suede through the uppers while dipped in predominate White…

Nike is one of the few running brands that still offers four footwear introductions each year; Spring, Summer, Fall and Holiday. The biggest introductions are usually saved for Spring and Fall, with Holiday and Summer having a smaller number of updates. For Summer 2010, Nike continues to experiment and expand models that make up two of the brand’s unique categories of shoes…

Just over two years ago, Nike unveiled a completely novel concept to the world of football boots, the Dynamic Fit heightened collar. Having made big strides in the cleat game since, both by expanding to more and more Nike models and by inspiring the competition, the collar is here to stay. Later today, the Swoosh will unveil the all-new LunarEpic Flyknit running shoe, the…

This is Camille Herron’s second post for the Natural Running Center. Her first on how she became a world-class marathoner by adopting minimalism was exceptionally well-received by readers. Ms. Herron, who has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science, is the newest member of NRC’s advisory board. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention that seven weeks after placing 26th at the…

Nike s Flyknit Racer is one of the best sneakers out there, period. The often imitated, never duplicated runner is loved for both its style and its comfort, with an innovative design still looks every bit as fresh as the day it debuted in 2012. However, with its popularity and long-lasting appeal comes an influx of fakes, and the minimal yet complex construction is actually…

Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman. Nike s first pair of running shoes was inspired by waffles. Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman was having breakfast with his wife one morning in 1971 when it dawned on him that the grooves in the waffle iron she was using would be an excellent mold for a running shoe, The Atlantic reports. Oregon s Hayward Field, where he worked, was transitioning…

Originally released in 1991 and named after a Native American sandal, Nike’s Air Huarache model landed with the question ‘Have You Hugged Your Foot Today?’ relating to the beacon design element within; a neoprene and spandex sock contained within the upper. The sock literally ‘hugged’ your foot and coupled with Nike’s trademark air unit and the notorious thermoplastic heel…

Riccardo Tisci s second Nike sneaker collaboration is almost here, and we ve got the best look yet courtesy of Nike and Sneaker News . This time around, the Givenchy creative director shifts from the Air Force 1 to another seminal hoops silhouette, the Dunk High. But if you actually thought Tisci was going to play by the rules, you couldn t have been more wrong — these are…

If you haven’t yet heard about Nike’s Flyknit technology, get ready for a marketing onslaught in the coming months. Nike has spent the last 4 years designing and engineering a lightweight, knit upper material that fits the foot like a sock but still has the dynamic structure needed for a supportive fit. A Closer Look Flyknit ain’t a bunch of leftover yarns and threads from…